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Rental Market Trends in Modesto, CA

What is the average rent in Modesto, CA?

$1,469/month

Average Rent

651 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Modesto, CA is $1,469 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,640/month, which means Modesto rent prices are 10% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Modesto, you can expect to pay about $1,159 per month for a studio, $1,469 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,772 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,191 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,159/month
413 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,469/month
651 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,772/month
896 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,191/month
1,212 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,387/month
608 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,797/month
895 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,466/month
1,485 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,671/month
1,837 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,750/month
878 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Modesto, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.4%, which averages out to $6 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Modesto?

Based on current rent prices, Brookdale Park, Coffee Plaza and Southeast Modesto are the most affordable neighborhoods in Modesto.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Brookdale Park
$1,354/month
635 Sq Ft
Coffee Plaza
$1,362/month
639 Sq Ft
Southeast Modesto
$1,452/month
739 Sq Ft
Northwest Modesto
$1,568/month
681 Sq Ft
Northeast Modesto
$1,627/month
681 Sq Ft
North Modesto
$1,724/month
686 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Modesto?

Based on current rent prices, North Modesto, Northeast Modesto and Northwest Modesto are the most expensive neighborhoods in Modesto.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Modesto
$1,724/month
686 Sq Ft
Northeast Modesto
$1,627/month
681 Sq Ft
Northwest Modesto
$1,568/month
681 Sq Ft
Southeast Modesto
$1,452/month
739 Sq Ft
Coffee Plaza
$1,362/month
639 Sq Ft
Brookdale Park
$1,354/month
635 Sq Ft

Which Modesto neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Modesto with the most apartments available are Northwest Modesto, Northeast Modesto and North Modesto .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Northwest Modesto
$1,568/month
681 Sq Ft
Northeast Modesto
$1,627/month
681 Sq Ft
North Modesto
$1,724/month
686 Sq Ft
Brookdale Park
$1,354/month
635 Sq Ft
Coffee Plaza
$1,362/month
639 Sq Ft
Southeast Modesto
$1,452/month
739 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Modesto, CA?

Because the average rent in Modesto is $1,469, you’ll want to make about $4,896 per month or $58,752 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Modesto, CA is 39.0% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Modesto is 87.7% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,159 - $2,191. You can expect to pay 16.9% more for groceries, 34.6% more for utilities, and 29.2% more for transportation.

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Apartment Averages

Brookdale Park

Modesto, CA

North Modesto

Modesto, CA

Studio
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$1,745/month
One Bedroom
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$1,667/month
Two Bedroom
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$1,976/month
Three Bedroom
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$2,678/month
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Willow Grove Apartments

Willow Grove Apartments

3400 Coffee Rd,
Modesto, CA 95355

$1,615 - $1,925

1-2 Beds

Allure at 2920

Allure at 2920

2920 Healthcare Way,
Modesto, CA 95356

$1,554 - $2,645

Studio - 2 Beds

1612 Apartments

1612 Apartments

1612 Sisk Rd,
Modesto, CA 95350

$1,207 - $1,380

Studio

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3 Communities in Modesto
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CONAM Management Corporation
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  • 29,444

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3 Communities in Modesto
DGE  Investments
DGE Investments
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Westcal Management
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  • 2,123

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Quantum Residential, Inc.
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  • 1,984

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2 Communities in Modesto
AMC
AMC
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  • 264

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1 Community in Modesto
American Capital Group
American Capital Group
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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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